'Celebrity IOU': Property Brothers suggest episode should be renamed 'Flooring with Phoebe'
Thea Mann is an animal caregiver who has been going through a rough patch in recent years after losing both of her parents. The Property Brothers will assist Lisa Kudrow in transforming her cousin Thea's condo into a fashionable, pet-friendly home.
Lisa Kudrow appeared as a guest star in the most recent episode of HGTV's 'Celebrity IOU.' The 'Friends' star stunned her cousin Thea with a gorgeous condo refurbishment with the help of Jonathan and Drew Scott. Lisa's objective was to give her cousin, whom she sees as her best friend, a trendy yet sturdy house, so the trio renovated the condo while Thea is away. Phoebe Buffay seems to have found a new side hustle!
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This week's episode of 'Celebrity IOU' had viewers reaching for Kleenex because it was a tearjerker. Fans witnessed Lisa Kudrow startling her best friend and cousin Thea Mann by refurbishing her condo. Thea Mann featured with her in an episode of 'Friends,' "the one with all the wedding dresses." She has also featured on the reality shows, 'Bounce' and 'Celebrity Name Game.' She has also worked in musical theater and at Stephanie's Restaurant in New York City.
While Lisa's cousin was away in the East, she felt it would be a good time to bring in the Property Brothers and get things started. Lisa's ultimate goal was to make the apartment pet-friendly, beginning with more durable flooring for pet owners and finishing with durable fabrics. After looking around, the Property Brothers finds that the area is uneven by design and that there does not appear to be much storage. Since Thea worked on the kitchen area a while ago, the common space and patio were the primary focus.
Lisa notes that her cousin has a keen interest in vintage clothing, which necessitates adequate storage. The Property Brothers noticed that removing the fireplace and installing a mantle would improve the overall appearance of the area. The space demanded a statement piece. Lisa and the Property Brothers both desired that the refurbishment process prioritize usefulness, storage capacity, durability, and style. Given the house's animal-to-human ratio, the Property Brother opts for an exquisite but dog-run seating area.
The area was transformed into a work of art with new premium vinyl flooring and stylish seating. The Property Brothers then furnished the space with appropriate furniture to make it feel and look pleasant. Lisa Kudrow assisted in demolishing the half-wall, while the brothers stripped the flooring in half a day. As an unskilled and terrified Lisa Kudrow attempts to help with all the handiwork, the Property Brothers suggest renaming the episode "Flooring with Phoebe" in her honor. With barely 3.5 weeks to go, the entire process flew by. Within the condo, the twins chose to install energy-efficient recess lighting. They transformed her old storage unit into a unique closet that is both elegant and functional. The center point of the room shifted once the antique fireplace was renovated.
Lisa Kudrow returns to the Property Brothers at the end to finalize the details. Despite her lack of experience, she assisted in the selection of the performance fabric to be utilized. Her main priority was that whatever they choose look lovely and last a long time. A canopy bench was constructed on the patio with the idea of being "contemporary but warm." A new kitchen pantry and a pet pad are also added to the space. The pet pad was designed with a slight elevation (and the usage of a pee pad) for the convenience of both the pets and their owners. The floor was covered with luxurious vinyl planks. They glued it to prevent any sound from coming out of it.
The new patio doors had the greatest impact on the renovation. From maple wood cat shelves to high-end style performance fabric, outfitting kitchen shelving with a floor-to-ceiling pantry to constructing new closets for vintage apparel, everything turned out to be great and was eventually lauded by Thea. She was appreciative of Lisa's gesture of designing her space to make her life easier. Lisa felt her cousin deserved it after a difficult four years, and the Property Brothers made sure it happened for her.
Every Monday at 9 pm ET/PT, watch HGTV for more passionate relationships and restorations by the Scott Brothers on 'Celebrity IOU.'